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Dr. Lakshmi Sindhura Kakani, General Physician/ Internal Medicine Specialist

Dr. Lakshmi Sindhura Kakani

General Physician/ Internal Medicine Specialist

10 Years • MBBS, MD (General medicine)

Apollo 24|7 Virtual Clinic - Andhra Pradesh Visakhapatnam

449

Dr. Siri Nallapu, General Practitioner

Dr. Siri Nallapu

General Practitioner

5 Years • MBBS

Hyderabad

Apollo 24|7 Virtual Clinic - Telangana, Hyderabad

299

50 Cashback

Dr. Revathy S, Paediatrician

Dr. Revathy S

Paediatrician

3 Years • MBBS, MD (Paediatrics)

Angamaly

Apollo 24|7 Virtual Clinic - Kerala, Angamaly

299

50 Cashback

Dr. Rohinipriyanka Reddy, General Practitioner

Dr. Rohinipriyanka Reddy

General Practitioner

9 Years • MBBS

Hyderabad

Apollo 24|7 Virtual Clinic - Telangana, Hyderabad

recommendation

89%

50+ recommendations

299

50 Cashback

Dr. Poonam Bhagat, General Physician/ Internal Medicine Specialist

Dr. Poonam Bhagat

General Physician/ Internal Medicine Specialist

20 Years • MBBS, MD

Kolkata

KVC CLINIC, Kolkata

938

750

Dr. Gopal Hajare, General Physician/ Internal Medicine Specialist

Dr. Gopal Hajare

General Physician/ Internal Medicine Specialist

8 Years • MBBS, DNB GENERAL MEDICINE,MNAMS ( MEDICINE ) FACEE

Pune

Apollo Clinic, Kharadi, Pune

550

83 Cashback

Dr. Rajshekar B, General Physician/ Internal Medicine Specialist

Dr. Rajshekar B

General Physician/ Internal Medicine Specialist

36 Years • Gen Med MD

Bengaluru

Six Face Clinic, Bengaluru

625

600

No Booking Fees

Dr. Vijay Bhola, General Practitioner

Dr. Vijay Bhola

General Practitioner

13 Years • MD (Physician), Fellowship in intensive care medicine

New Delhi

Maple Care, New Delhi

625

500

Dr. Subha Sankha Kundu, General Physician/ Internal Medicine Specialist

Dr. Subha Sankha Kundu

General Physician/ Internal Medicine Specialist

7 Years • MBBS, MD (COMMUNITY MEDIICNE)

Kolkatta

Dr.Subha Sankha Kundu Clinic, Kolkatta

813

650

Dr. Swagata Sircar, General Physician/ Internal Medicine Specialist

Dr. Swagata Sircar

General Physician/ Internal Medicine Specialist

8 Years • MBBS, MD General Medicine

Kolkata

N G MEDICARE & CALCUTTA HOPE INFERTILITY CLINIC, Kolkata

600

600

Dr. Faizan Ahmed.v, General Physician/ Internal Medicine Specialist

Dr. Faizan Ahmed.v

General Physician/ Internal Medicine Specialist

3 Years • MBBS (General Practitioner)

Bengaluru

Apollo Clinic, Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru

649

38 Cashback

Dr. Rajib Ghose, General Practitioner

Dr. Rajib Ghose

General Practitioner

25 Years • MBBS

East Midnapore

VIVEKANANDA SEBA SADAN, East Midnapore

recommendation

78%

100+ recommendations

1063

850

Dr. Swagato Podder, General Practitioner

Dr. Swagato Podder

General Practitioner

5 Years • MBBS

Kolkata

GRD POLYCLINIC, Kolkata

750

400

Dr. Narendran A, General Physician/ Internal Medicine Specialist

Dr. Narendran A

General Physician/ Internal Medicine Specialist

12 Years • MBBS , MD (General medicine),CCEBDM

Bengaluru

Navayanaa Multi-speciality clinic, Bengaluru

688

550

Dr Aakash Andgi, General Physician/ Internal Medicine Specialist

Dr Aakash Andgi

General Physician/ Internal Medicine Specialist

9 Years • MBBS MD

Bengaluru

Apollo Clinic, JP nagar, Bengaluru

600

36 Cashback

Dr. Kiran Macha, General Physician/ Internal Medicine Specialist

Dr. Kiran Macha

General Physician/ Internal Medicine Specialist

21 Years • MBBS,MD General Medicine

HYDERABAD

Sri Clinic, HYDERABAD

750

800

Who is a general physician?

General physicians are medical doctors who provide a broad range of non-surgical medical expertise and health care to patients. Most general physicians treat hospitalised patients, while others treat patients through their private consultations. 

Who is an internal medicine physician?

An Internal medicine physician is a medical doctor who is highly proficient in internal medicine. These physicians mainly focus on diagnosing, preventing, and treating diseases or injuries. They are specifically trained in detecting and treating common illnesses, chronic and acute illnesses, and other complicated diagnostic problems. Internal medicine physicians treat adults with generic medications, although they undergo frequent training in subspecialties such as infectious diseases.

When should you consult a general physician?

General physicians provide treatment for a particular medical condition and holistic health care for all patients. 

Roles of a general physician

  • Complicated care: General physicians are trained to treat patients with complex illnesses where the diagnosis can be difficult. A general physician’s broad training offers proficiency in the detection and treatment of medical conditions affecting different parts of the body. 
  • Medical procedures: A general physician is trained to carry out different medical procedures and monitors patients with serious and complex illnesses.
  • Detection: General physicians are trained in the usefulness, costs, and limitations of most diagnostic tests. They use these diagnostic tests safely, logically and effectively to inspect difficult diagnostic issues.
  • Treatment: General physicians are specialised in the detailed analysis of all research reports and drug industry claims about the new treatments. They are proficient in making decisions related to treating patients with complex and severe illnesses.
  • Pre and post-operative examination: General physicians are often asked to review their patients before surgery. They advise all the surgeons about the patient’s risk status and refer to proper management to lower the risk of the operation. 

What medical conditions can general physicians treat?

A general physician can treat various health conditions. Some of them include:

  • Asthma
  • Viral fever
  • Cardiovascular diseases
  • Pneumonia
  • Lung fibrosis
  • High blood pressure
  • Respiratory disorders
  • Gastrointestinal diseases
  • Ischaemic heart disease
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Dementia
  • Gastroenteritis
  • Liver disease
  • Haematological disorders
  • Epilepsy
  • Thyroid disorders
  • Anaemia
  • Diabetes
  • Pituitary disease

What all tests can a general physician tell you?

General physicians may plan for several assessments that are suitable as per the medical condition. They perform several tests, including:

Laboratory assessments such as blood tests are also included, which are specific to the health condition that a patient may be experiencing. A small piece of tissue or biopsy may be required for diagnosis occasionally, which is later submitted to a pathologist for a complete assessment. X-rays, ultrasound, CT scans, and MRI are a part of the inspection procedure, and these imaging tests are performed by radiologists. Hence, a general physician may recommend a patient to a specialist for further testing if the condition becomes complicated and cannot be treated with medications.

Why choose a general physician?

The combination of knowledge, skills, and training differentiates general physicians from other medical doctors. However, through an accurate and extensive training program, general physicians are:
Extensively educated to deal with the broad range of the patient’s medical conditions.
Coherent, comprehensive, and experimental in their approach to providing an expert diagnosis.
Able to determine and choose medicines and other medical therapies carefully, to prevent and treat a particular disease.
Highly qualified in clinical decision making and practical use of declining healthcare resources.

Where to find a general physician?

You can easily consult the best general physician/internal medicine practitioner using the Apollo 24|7 app or website. Browse experienced general practitioners to help you monitor and treat complex illnesses, and book your slot from the comfort of your home.

FAQs

Who is a general physician?

General physicians are highly trained specialists who provide a range of non-surgical health care to adult patients. They care for complicated, serious or unusual medical problems and continue to see the patient until these problems have been resolved or stabilised. The unique combination of knowledge, training and skills distinguishes general physicians from other medical specialists and general practitioners. General physicians are trained to carry out a variety of medical procedures for the diagnosis and management of patients with severe and complex illnesses.

What do general physicians do?

General physicians treat all common medical conditions and refer patients to hospitals and other medical services for urgent and specialised treatments. They focus on the health of the whole person combining the physical, psychological and social aspects of care.

How to consult a general physician online?

To consult a general physician online, click on the ‘Online Doctor Consultation’ section on the Apollo 24/7 app or website. Then type ‘General Physician’ in the search bar to find a list of general physicians, along with their consultation timings. Choose one that suits your requirements and click on the ‘Consult’ button to book an appointment with a general physician.

Does a general physician treat all kinds of common disease problems?

A general physician is trained to treat a wide range of illnesses ranging from cold, fever, allergies, and other common diseases. A general physician can treat conditions that affect the respiratory, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, neurological, and endocrine systems.

When should I consult a general physician?

If you are suffering from fever, abdominal pain, eye infection, cold and cough or any of these symptoms, you must connect with a general physician at the earliest. You can use the online doctor consultation feature of Apollo 24/7 for the same

What do we call a general physician in simple words?

General physicians may also be called a general practitioner or a family doctor or a doctor of internal medicine.

Can I consult with an internal medicine doctor anytime?

Yes, on Apollo 24/7, you can consult an internal medicine doctor anytime. Our doctors are available round-the-clock for online consultations. All you need to do is pick your preferred slot and book a consultation with the doctor.

How do I choose the best general physician of India?

Apollo 24/7 has the best general physicians in India who are available round-the-clock to offer you an online consultation. All our doctors are highly-qualified and experienced to ensure that all your healthcare needs are taken care of.

Does video consultation available with all internal medicine doctors?

Yes, all internal medicine doctors on the 24/7 platform offer video call consultations.

Can a general physician help me with my allergy?

Yes, general physicians can help diagnose the reason for your allergy and prescribe medications to treat it.

Do general physicians perform surgeries?

No, general physicians offer non-surgical treatment for any ailment and do not perform any surgeries. If your medical condition requires a surgical treatment, your general physician may refer you to a specialist.

What are some of the symptoms for which I can consult a general physician?

General physicians are trained to offer treatment for a broad range of conditions. Some of the symptoms for which you can consult a general physician are cold, fever, high blood pressure, sinus infections, diabetes, and allergies.